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Western Irish Experience

Western Irish Experience

. Immerse yourself in Irish culture and experience the first-hand beauty of the Cliffs of Moher and Birr Castle first-hand; with visits to Loughrea, Galway and Kilbeggan Whiskey Distillery too, first-time visitors and seasoned travellers will love this stunning corner of Ireland.

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Join us on Ireland’s wonderful West Coast, an area which encapsulates the Emerald Isle’s most fascinating aspects. Immerse yourself in Irish culture and experience the first-hand beauty of the Cliffs of Moher and Birr Castle first-hand; with visits to Loughrea, Galway and Kilbeggan Whiskey Distillery too, first-time visitors and seasoned travellers will love this stunning corner of Ireland.

 

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

Return ferry sailing

4 nights half board

Excursions to the Cliffs of Moher & Galway

Admission to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor's Centre, Kilbeggan Whiskey Distillery & Birr Castle

Free time in Loughrea

 

CLIFFS OF MOHER

& GALWAY (FULL DAY) - The oldest distillery in Ireland, the Kilbeggan Distilling Company, was founded in 1757. Our tour will allow you to discover the traditional whisky-making process with a tasting and a chance to learn the nearby town and distillery's history. This afternoon, we visit Birr Castle, which is also home to gardens and a Science Centre. The award-winning gardens are rich in astonishing feats of scenic and engineering, rare trees and flowers, incredible wildlife, and walks along peaceful rivers and a lake.

LOUGHREA

(FREE DAY) - Found above the 'Grey Lake', Loughrea has been home to settlements since at least 100 BC, with the current town dating back to the eleventh century. Here, you'll find a traditional market alongside a range of quaint shops and eateries. The nearby lake, Lough Rea, is also home to a Blue Flag-winning freshwater beach and remember to take advantage of the hotel's leisure and spa facilities too!

KILBEGGAN WHISKEY

& BIRR CASTLE (FULL DAY) - The oldest distillery in Ireland, the Kilbeggan Distilling Company, was founded in 1757. Our tour will allow you to discover the traditional whisky-making process, a tasting and a chance to learn the nearby town and distillery's history. This afternoon, we visit Birr Castle, which is also home to gardens and a Science Centre. The award-winning gardens are rich in astonishing feats of scenic and engineering, rare trees and flowers, incredible wildlife, and walks along peaceful rivers and a lake.

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa 4*, Loughrea

 

 

One of Galway's highest-rated hotels and situated just outside the quaint town of Loughrea overlooking Loughrea Lake, this spa resort is one of the best places to explore Western Ireland. All guests can take advantage of the onsite leisure facilities and the rooftop bar with panoramic views over the lake below.

 

Hotel Facilities

  • Bar

  • Restaurant

  • Lift

  • Wi-Fi

  • Indoor pool

  • Spa

 

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Alfreton Hall St Alfreton Bus Station
Hall Street, Alfreton Derbyshire
Arnold High Street Bus Stop,
Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub
Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive,
Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield Coach Station, Beckingham Way
Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28,
Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor Market Place, Wilmott Street
(Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place,
Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA,
Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Long Eaton The Green, Outside Poundland
Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough Amber Rooms, The Rushes
Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms
Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield Bus Stop, Walkden Street
Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino,
Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley Market Place, Express Stand
Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street,
Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House
Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane
Notts, NG9 7JA

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